We held a conference with our Board and Directors at the lovely Yarra Valley Estate. We enjoyed two tranquil nights in the Harrier room and held our conference in the magnificent Garden Room. The food, staff and surroundings were truly spectacular. It didn’t feel like work at all. Absolutely loved it and will definitely book our next work event there again. 5 Stars all round!!
Conference Venue with Accommodation Victoria
Room to think. Space to stay.
Meet, eat and sleep on one 120-acre property in the Yarra Valley, one hour from Melbourne CBD and the airport.
- 6 meeting rooms, 20 to 200 people
- 48 ensuite rooms, sleeps 96
- On-site catering
- 1 hour from Melbourne
Trusted by Victoria's leading organisations for over 30 years
Yarra Valley Estate has hosted corporate events for over 30 years, for organisations including Toyota, Deloitte, the University of Melbourne, BP Australia, Victoria Police and La Trobe University. Some come back every year. Others book 18 months ahead to hold their dates.
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A residential conference venue one hour from Melbourne
Yarra Valley Estate is a residential conference venue at Dixons Creek, one hour from Melbourne CBD and Melbourne Airport. Your team meets in one of 6 conference rooms, eats on-site and sleeps in one of 48 ensuite rooms, all on a 120-acre property.
Nobody drives home at 5pm. The conversations carry on over dinner, and the second day starts with everyone already there.
Conference rooms for presentations and breakouts
Yarra Valley Estate has 6 conference rooms for groups of 20 to 200. Wedgetail seats 200 theatre style, and five smaller rooms work as breakouts on the same property.
What’s included with room hire is set out in your quote.
Meeting Room Capacity
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| Conference Room | Room Size | Theatre | Classroom | U-Shape | Clusters |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wedgetail | 14m x 14m (Large) | 200 | 75 | 60 | 72 |
| Falcon | 10m x 9m (Medium) | 50 | 25 | 25 | 40 |
| Harrier | 10m x 9m (Medium) | 50 | 25 | 25 | 40 |
| Kestrel | 9m x 8m (Intimate) | 20 | 12 | 12 | — |
| Jacana | 11.5m x 7.5m (Medium) | 50 | 30 | 20 | — |
| Garden Room | 10m x 6.5m (Intimate) | 30 | 18 | 18 | — |
Conferences that stay the night
5 Stars All Round
Josephine Pepe
Lovely Venue, Many Compliments
Thank you and the team for all your efforts and assistance. It was such a lovely venue with beautiful surrounds. We received many compliments for the two day programme.
University of Melbourne
CFMOTO ran its Global MT Challenge at Yarra Valley Estate over five days. More than 250 international competitors, media and crew attended, with briefings, catering, product demonstrations and riding challenges all held on the one property.
How many delegates can stay overnight?
- 48 en-suite rooms
- Sleeps 96
Yarra Valley Estate sleeps 96 delegates at twin share in 48 ensuite rooms. The rooms sit in three wings of 14, plus two three-bedroom cottages that suit leaders or facilitators.
Each wing has its own lounge, kitchen and BBQ area, so teams have somewhere to debrief at night. Glamping is available for bookings of 10 tents or more.
Accommodation rates per night
Rooms at Yarra Valley Estate cost $219 per night for single or twin share and $239 per night for triple share in 2026. Every room is ensuite, and the estate sleeps up to 96 guests.
| Room, per night | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single or twin share | $219 | $229 | $239 |
| Triple share | $239 | $245 | $259 |
Rates are per room, per night, and include GST. Check-in from 2pm, check-out by 10am.
Your Stay Makes a Difference
By booking Yarra Valley Estate, you’re supporting community, environmental, and charitable initiatives that make a real impact.
Downtime between sessions
The estate has a pool, a tennis court and bushland walks, and the one-acre Edible Forest is a short walk from the conference rooms. Team building activities can run between sessions or on the final morning.
Add a team building activity to your conference program, run on-site by the Yarra Valley Estate team.
Yarra Valley Estate offers diverse team-building activities, from on-site experiences like our Edible Forest “Tour & Taste,” dumpling-making sessions, and scavenger hunts, to high-energy activities led by external experts. Whether you’re looking for quick icebreakers or more physical challenges like Segway Olympics, laser shooting, or archery, we’ll work with trusted suppliers to create a memorable, goal-oriented program tailored to your team’s needs.
Dining Hall
Catering on-site
- Seats up to 150
- Cocktail and Sit-Down Style
Catering is available on-site from breakfast through to dinner, with sit-down dinners and cocktail events for up to 150. The meals included are set out in your quote. Produce from the Edible Forest goes into the menus.
Property Map
Contact & Bookings
- 03 5965 2397
- 2164 Melba Hwy, Dixons Creek, VIC 3775
Sustainability
Sustainability is at the core of our values.
At Yarra Valley Estate, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword — it’s the way we do business, every day. As a proud EarthCheck certified venue, we’ve built sustainability into every part of your experience — from the way we power the estate to how we source produce for your meals.
When you choose to host your conference with us, you’re supporting initiatives like waste reduction, water conservation, and carbon neutrality. It’s not just about being eco-friendly; it’s about leading by example and inspiring our guests to make more thoughtful choices too.
It’s sustainability you can see, feel, and be part of — and it all happens in one of the most naturally beautiful locations in Victoria.
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FAQs
Where is Yarra Valley Estate, and how far is it from Melbourne?
Yarra Valley Estate is at 2164 Melba Highway, Dixons Creek, in Victoria’s Yarra Valley. It’s about an hour’s drive from Melbourne CBD and Melbourne Airport, and delegates flying in can arrive the night before and stay on-site.
How many people can stay overnight?
Yarra Valley Estate sleeps 96 at twin share in 48 ensuite rooms. Some rooms take a third person, and glamping is available for bookings of 10 tents or more.
Can we allocate the rooms ourselves?
Yes. You choose who shares and who stays in which wing. Each wing of 14 rooms has its own lounge and kitchen, so teams or departments can be grouped together.
How much does a residential conference cost?
A Yarra Valley Estate quote has three parts: accommodation per room, per night, conference room hire, and catering. Room hire and catering depend on your numbers, rooms and menus. Current room rates are in the table on this page.
Which meals are included for overnight groups?
Catering is available on-site from breakfast to dinner, and the meals included are set out in your quote. Sit-down dinners and cocktail events cater for up to 150.
Is Yarra Valley Estate licensed?
Yes. Yarra Valley Estate has a licensed restaurant offering catering for groups. Please contact our team if you have any questions.
Can we have the whole property to ourselves?
Yes, exclusive use is available. Larger groups often have the property to themselves, and smaller groups can request private use for the length of their event.
How far ahead should we book?
For exclusive use or fixed dates, book 6 to 12 months ahead. Some clients hold their dates 18 months out.
Can we arrive early to set up?
Yes. Arrival times, bump-in and bump-out are confirmed with you before the event, and a walkthrough can be arranged.
Will someone from Yarra Valley Estate be on-site?
Yes. Your event coordinator is on-site each day of your conference.
